I am conducting social and technological experiments in the future evolution of the world's languages.
What forms of recognition by the dominant culture generate pride for people to keep their languages strong? What's the role of technology? How can outsiders learn these languages when 95% of them are unwritten and have no teaching materials? In short, how do we create a world that sustains its linguistic diversity? |
Professor
Top End Language Lab Charles Darwin University Linguist Nawarddeken Academy Kabulwarnamyo, Arnhem Land Senior Research Scientist International Computer Science Institute University of California Berkeley Email: steven.bird@cdu.edu.au Twitter: @stevenbird |